stigma
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
“The harm from public exposure — stigma, harassment, reputational injury, and the permanent loss of privacy — is immediate and irreparable,” the complaint said.
From Los Angeles Times
When asked about why there still appears to be a stigma attached to using dating shows as a career launchpad, she says "there will always be a snobbery around reality TV, especially dating shows".
From BBC
Over the decades, Boys' Love spread through online forums as the internet bloomed, gaining a fiercely loyal fanbase across East and South East Asia, often conservative cultures where queer love still carries stigma.
From BBC
The most serious challenge concerns the stigma associated with the Fed’s discount lending facility—the rate at the top of the corridor.
It’s a condition that can produce returns as patients flock to telehealth, as the stigma of seeking treatment for hair loss fades and as dermatologists emphasize treatment as crucial to a patient’s emotional well-being.
From MarketWatch
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
